GMM May 10th 2018

Digital GMM

Just like last year, we will organise our GMM digitally. Last year the choice was made to change the format to a digital GMM in order to allow a larger share of our members to have the opportunity to inquire about Mitrany's activities and strategy as well as to share with us their ideas and input for future activities, so that Mitrany can develop and improve taking into account allmembers wishes. Since our members are geographically dispersed among many different cities inside and outside the Netherlands this format will gives more people the opportunity to provide us with feedback on the network and its policies.

All members can send in their questions and comments before the 10th of May 2018, 11:59PM and we will reply to each question within two weeks.

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Questions on GMM

Question 1: How do different alumni associations perform (e.g. more and less successful)? What can we learn from them? The board recommends the next board to examine the performance of other alumni associations. The current board does feel that Mitrany, with monthly events, is one of the more active associations. Some associations only organise events once or twice a year that only attracts former board members. Others also organise dinners and more upscale activities free of charge.

Question 2. Who are currently members of the Advisory Council and who wants to be remain member of the Advisory Council, provided that the Advisory Council will be more involved in the strategy of the association.

Currently the Advisory Council consists of Charles Drapers, Arnold Bloem, Anjo Harryvan, Mara van de Meer, Diederik Peereboom and Goossen Diewerke. As Mitrany has changed significantly in the past two years the Board deems it necessary to establish a new Advisory Council that consists of younger and older alumni. We feel that the Advisory Council should at least consists of a recent alumnus, a more senior alumnus, an IRIO staff member and a former Mitrany board member. We recommend the next board to make more use of the advisory council.

Charles Drapers has indicated his willingness to be part of the Advisory Council and has been invited to be part of the new Advisory Council. Arnold Bloem has indicated to be willing to take part in the Advisory Council if the Board decides to set up an extensive alumni database. Other members of the Current Advisory Council have not indicated their willingness to remain in the Advisory Council.Question 3. Is the Board able to organize a strategic session with the Advisory Council? This could be in person or digitally. The Board feels that this is a good idea and hands this idea over to the next board.

Question 4: Can we have a chart showing:1. Number of members each year during the past five years2013: 60 new members (Mitrany was set up in 2013)2014: 249 new members2015: 102 new members2016: 60 new members2017: 90 new members2018: 26 new membersTotal amount of members: 587

2. Total turnover in euros each year during the past five yearsMitrany has its own financial administration since 2016-2017. Before this year the University was responsible for Mitrany's expenses. 2016 - 2017: 13502017 - 2018: 975

The turnover is expected to drop to 500 euro in the upcoming years as the university has decided to decrease its contribution.

3. Number of known alumni during the past five yearsWill be updated as soon as this data is received from the RUG

4. Number of graduates during the past five yearsWill be updated as soon as this data is received from the RUG.

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